EWACERA 42 is candelilla wax, a hard plant-based wax used as a structural component in solid, anhydrous, and lipid-rich cosmetics. It is particularly useful in formulations requiring increased hardness, softening point, and mechanical stability without the use of animal-derived waxes.
Candelilla wax is valued in sticks, lipsticks, lip balms, cosmetic pencils, color products, and anhydrous formulations. Compared to softer waxes or esters, it provides greater stiffness and improves deformation resistance. It can be used as a plant-based alternative to beeswax in vegan formulations, although it requires appropriate balance with oils, esters, or more malleable waxes to avoid a brittle structure.